Position Title:  Lecturer, Child Critical Care Nursing

LECTURER: Child Critical Care Nursing

Division of Nursing and Midwifery

Department of Health and Rebabilitation Sciences

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The Division of Nursing and Midwifery invites applications for a Lecturer position to convene the Postgraduate Diploma in Child Critical Care Nursing. The incumbent will be a motivated and creative nurse academic who will advance the vision and mission of this Nursing Education Institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, postgraduate research supervision, conducting research and contributing to the activities in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The permanent appointment is to be effective as soon as conveniently possible.

Requirements:

• Masters degree in Nursing or a relevant equivalent
• SANC accredited qualification in Child Critical Care Nursing
• Registered with SA Nursing Council as a Nurse Educator
• Registered with SA Nursing Council as a General Nurse and Midwife
• Five years clinical experience as a Child Critical Care Nurse Specialist
• Experience in teaching in the field of Child Critical Care Nursing
• Good interpersonal sklls
• Demonstrable ability to work in teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

The following will be advantageous:

• A PhD in Nursing or a relevant equivalent, or progress towards obtaining a PhD
• Teaching experience at a postgraduate level
• Experience in the use of digital platforms and media for teaching purposes
• Effective communication in isiXhosa

Responsibilities will include:

• Facilitation of quality teaching and learning in the Child Critical Care Nursing programme
• Managing and monitoring progress towards meeting SANC requirements for students, curricula and clinical sites
• Provision of academic support
• Participating in the curriculum development and review activities within the Division
• Supervision and co-supervision of postgraduate research
• Developing a personal research focus area in Child Critical Care Nursing
• Participation in administration and management at Divisional and Departmental level
• Participating in activities that will advance the University’s mission and vision

For detailed information on this post, please view the job description on the following link: (view).

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is R 941 184.

To apply, click the "apply" button to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number
• ID/Passport
• Proof of qualifications
• Proof of current practicing licence
• Proof of registration/Certificate as an Assessor and Moderator with SANC
• Proof of relevant clinical experience
• Proof of Indemnity

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement medical assessements. References may be requsted by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 4505.

Closing date:               4 May 2025

Website:                     http://www.dhrs.uct.ac.za/

Reference number:    ID1035

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.